otakuthon 2014 goods

Otakuthon 2014 Purchases

I went to our local anime convention again this year, like I have been doing for the past 2 years with my good friend Suzy. I normally buy a weekend pass and let my sister use it (sssshhhhhh) when I'm done going to the con but this year, my family went to NYC for a few days so I'm the only one going.

Like last year, I put myself on a budget  and I toured the whole seller's area before decided on what to buy. I'm super happy with all my purchases!

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otakuthon goods 2013

Ok, it's been forever since I've done one of my real posts where I take pictures of my kawaii instead of just being lazy and screen capping all the newest kawaii goods. I went to Otakuthon, our local anime convention with my friend Suzy back in August. It was my first time attending last year and to be honest, I only went for the shopping. This year, I went exclusively for the shopping.

I didn't buy much as I had set a budget for myself. When I shopped uninhibited last year, I spent about $200 ⊙０⊙. It included the entrance fee of $30 but still, that's a ton of money. Worse part? I forgot about most of my purchases until I dug it up several months later.

I had set a budget of $100 and this is what I got for $75 (omg my budgeting and self-restraint skills worked for once).

Otakuthon Purchases

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25th birthday

Birthday Cake from my family

Saturday, April 27th, was my birthday. Guess how old I turned!!!! The title of this post makes it obvious and it's not a trick question....

I turned 25! I can't believe it. Even a close family friend (who is retired and living the life in Hong Kong, traveling every couple of months), sent me an e-mail starting with, "Good God, you're 25!" Yup, I can hardly believe it myself.

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christmas presents 2012

Wow, look at me, two posts in a week! That hasn't happened in a while. As promised, here are the Christmas presents I received from my awesome family and friends.

Ta-dah! Christmas presents from 2012.
There's a reason why I took a picture of my whole bed (or almost, my back was pressed against the wall and I still couldn't capture all of it). It will be explained in due time.

Close up.

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presents, presents!

With all that hubub that happened with my other group, I forgot to mention that one of my dear friends (who was in that group too) BOUGHT ME A FREGGIN' CHRISTMAS PRESENT!!!!!!!!!!

This is big news since I haven't received a Christmas present (or any kind of present) from ANY of my friends since...high school in grade 8 or something when we did a secret santa. But I used to get my friends Christmas presents and birthday gifts (because that's what friends do right?) but they never reciprocated so I just stopped.

Needless to say, I was so excited when she came into school and says, "I have something for you!" with a huge smile on her face and as she gave me the present. I was bouncing up and down in my seat like a kid.

She even gave me an adorable bag with a dog on it (she knows I love dogs). I had to restrain myself from tearing up everything like an animal. And guess what was underneath all that decorative tissue!

IT WAS THE FREGGIN' TOTORO POUCH THAT I HAD MY EYE ON FOREVER!!!!!!

All those emotions at the same time. It was a cornucopia of happiness.

Proof that wishes do come true!

I practically strangled her when I ran to hug her and thanked her profusely for the thoughtful and super kawaii gift. It all made sense why a few weeks ago she kept telling me NOT to buy the pouch when the website, Straypya World, was having a Christmas promotion. Sneaky.

I immediately started thinking about what present I was going to get her for Christmas and at first, I was thinking getting a 2NE1 CD but then I thought that people don't buy CDs anymore and especially since there were only 6 tracks or something on their newest "mini-CD" as they called then. Then I remembered that she told me that she's plays video games. She likes the Zelda series (seriously, who doesn't) but she also mentioned that she likes Professor Layton (seriously, who doesn't?). She told me that she had all 3 games but my brother told me that there's actually 4. I checked and sure enough, there was another one. I can't wait to give it to her, I hope she doesn't have it.

I was tempted to buy myself one too, but I need to save money so next time!

Oooo and more great news! I'm the winner of the Condom plushie contest!!! I've never won anything before so this is really exciting! A big thank you to Ashley for having the contest!

I'm going to pick the pink one!

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